COMMUNICATION STUDIES 105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

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Professor Victoria Leonard Section # 11832 TTH 8:00 9:20 COMMUNICATION STUDIES 105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COC Catalog Course Description: Examines the principles and practices of public

Includes speech organization, development, research, audience analysis, reasoning, and presentation skills for the development of informative and persuasive speeches.

Utilize effective research skills using traditional and electronic resources. Analyze public discourse.

1 Professor Victoria Leonard Section # TTH 8:00 9:20 COMMUNICATION STUDIES 105 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COC Catalog Course Description: Examines the principles and practices of public speaking, communication theory, and techniques for public speaking. Includes speech organization, development, research, audience analysis, reasoning, and presentation skills for the development of informative and persuasive speeches. Student Learning Outcomes: After you have completed this course, you will be able to: Organize and deliver effective informative and persuasive speeches applying the principles of public speaking. Utilize effective research skills using traditional and electronic resources. Analyze public discourse. Learning Objectives: 1) Compare and contrast the process of communication, 2) evaluate the importance of communication theory and public discourse in society, 3) explain ethical responsibilities in public speaking, 4) evaluate the barriers to effective listening and methods to overcome ineffective listening, 5) analyze an audience using demographic, situational, and psychological characteristics, 6) compare and contrast the use of effective and ineffective language, 7) demonstrate proficiency in methods and techniques of delivery, such as extemporaneous and impromptu speaking, 8) utilize various patterns of arrangement, 9) analyze evidence and assess methods of reasoning for informative and persuasive speeches, and 10) analyze fallacies in argument. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Instructor Information: Office Phone: (661) Office: HSLH victoria.leonard@canyons.edu I will respond to Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours you can assume the did not go through and you should send the again. Office Hours: Tuesday: 12:30 2:30 Thursday: 12:30 2:00 **Other times may be arranged by appointment What you need to succeed in class! Inside this issue: TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS INFORMATION: Course Requirements 2 Ethics-Topic Selection 3 Ethics-Classroom Vision 3 Plagiarism 4 Grading 4 Attendance/ Participation 5 Important s 5 Course Calendar 6 Page 1 Read your syllabus Come to class! Don t be late to class Keep up on your reading Don t procrastinate Beebe and Beebe. (2013). Public Speaking Handbook: COC Custom 5th Edition with MyCommunicationLab, Boston: Pearson Education. 2 Scantrons #882-E TURNITIN.COM: Course ID: Password: cougars CAMPUS RESOURCES: DSP&S: Disabled Students Programs & Services: SCOH-103 DISTANCE LEARNING: HSLH-351 EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services): X-9 FINANCIAL AID: SCOH-110 LIBRARY: LIBR THE LEARNING CENTER (TLC): Next to Library

Descriptive Speech. 200 pts. Policy Speech..... 300 pts. Exam 1... 150 pts. Exam 2... 100 pts. Homework. Participation TOTAL POINTS HOMEWORK: 75 pts. 75 pts. 1000 pts.

2 COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Success Tip #1: Stay current on your reading! Communication skills are the ones most prized by employers in the new informal workplace Department of Labor Success Tip #2: Use your study packet! ASSIGNMENTS: Process Speech. 100 pts. Descriptive Speech. 200 pts. Policy Speech pts. Exam pts. Exam pts. Homework. Participation TOTAL POINTS HOMEWORK: 75 pts. 75 pts pts. Textbook reading Read each chapter by the date noted in the calendar. Pop quizzes may be given if it appears the reading isn t being done. If quizzes are given, you will earn extra credit points if you pass the quiz. Topic Approval Post topics on time in Blackboard. Late posts earn zero points. Outline Development and Speech Preparation Rough drafts may be turned in at least two class sessions before your speech date. These are optional, but can help you develop a more organized speech. You may also take outline drafts to the TLC tutor, and by doing so receive extra credit. You must have the tutor document that you brought in an outline for review. My Communication Lab Assignments are located within MyCommunicationLab and due dates are indicated on the Homework Tracking Form and in the syllabus. Failure to participate in this part of the course will reduce your grade by 75 points POLICIES: NO MAKE-UPS for any speech or exam. Any consideration will be given only with official documentation (this consists of medical documentation or police reports, etc.) If any accommodation is made, there will be a 10% grade reduction for the assignment. If you do not come to class on a speech or exam day, you must notify me PRIOR to the class time, not after. Failure to complete both informative and persuasive speeches will result in an F in the course because you will have not met the state standards for a pass. You may switch speaking dates with a classmate at any time. Please notify me should this occur. Success Tip #3: Treat your classmates the way you want to be treated! Page 2

ETHICS: Topic Selection and Classroom Vision TOPIC SELECTION As both a speaker and an audience member, you are expected to demonstrate ethical behavior at all times.

Audience members must show consideration of, and respect for, the speaker at all times.

3 ETHICS: Topic Selection and Classroom Vision TOPIC SELECTION As both a speaker and an audience member, you are expected to demonstrate ethical behavior at all times. Do not pick topics that are racist, sexist, degrading, inflammatory or illegal. All speeches must fulfill the specific purpose of the assignment. Audience members must show consideration of, and respect for, the speaker at all times. Failure to comply with ethical guidelines may result in having your speech stopped, removal from the class, or referral to the Dean of Students. Remember this is an adult class, and topics of an adult nature will be discussed. CLASSROOM VISION Sense of Community: The goal of our course is to foster a safe and positive learning environment through intelligent and interactive classroom discussion. Everyone s input is important. Controversial topics may come up for discussion. It is extremely important to remember that all students have personal views and opinions. I ask that you respect each other's views (even though you may disagree with them). Spirit of Collaboration: Working with me is important so that I can help you learn! That means that you demonstrate respect for me and your classmates by turning off and putting away all electronics (including cell phones, laptops, ipads, etc.). This also means arriving to class on time and not walking in and out during class. Disruptions may result in 1) presentation of an impromptu speech, then, 2) removal from the classroom, then 3) referral to the Dean of Students. The support of your classmates has an important impact on the speaking environment. To avoid the distraction of entrance interruptions, do not enter the classroom while someone is speaking under any circumstances. Spectrum of Communication: This is a communication course, and as such, you are being asked to monitor the way in which you present your ideas. Keep in mind the diversity of the students and use language that is appropriate and demonstrates maturity and clarity. Page 3

PLAGIARISM Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated (this includes original speeches and plagiarism facilitated by the Internet).

Any text in your written work that is not in quotations or attributed to another scholar will be considered your own work.

Confusion about what constitutes plagiarism should either be directed to the College of the Canyons catalogue or myself; however, for the sake of clarity, here are some definitions of cheating and

4 PLAGIARISM Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated (this includes original speeches and plagiarism facilitated by the Internet). If you use material from an electronic site you are required to cite it properly. Any text in your written work that is not in quotations or attributed to another scholar will be considered your own work. If material is found in your work not generated by you and not cited, your assignment is subject to a failing grade and the Dean of Students will be notified for possible further action. Confusion about what constitutes plagiarism should either be directed to the College of the Canyons catalogue or myself; however, for the sake of clarity, here are some definitions of cheating and plagiarism. Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment or a test. You must not (1) receive from any student or give to any student information, answers, or help during a test; (2) refer to any books, notes, or other unauthorized sources of information when taking a quiz or test; (3) obtain questions before a test or tamper with a quiz, test, or other assignment after it has been graded. Plagiarism means submitting work as your own that has been created by someone else. For example, copying material from a book, web-site, or other source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone else s and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author s words exactly, treat the passage as a direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else s ideas, even if you paraphrase the wording, you must give credit. You have also plagiarized if you purchase a paper or submit one as your own that you did not write. Department of Communication Studies, 2014 Success Tip #4: Have an MLA or APA citation guide to help you with your citations. GRADING For example: Process Speech: Descriptive Speech: Policy Speech: Exam 1: Exam 2: Participation Homework Total: Grading policy will be based on a 1000 point scale, divided as follows: A = B = C = D = F = 599 or below 90 points 170 points 273 points 134 points 95 points 75 points 12 points 849 points (B) Success Tip #5: Track your grades! ***Note: A better score in the area of homework would have yielded a final course grade of A. Page 4

ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION Policies on attendance will follow the official campus policy as stated in the college catalog: Students are expected to attend class on a regular basis.

After TWO unexcused absences you will be dropped from this course. An excused absence must be documented by a physician s letter, police report, etc.

If late arrivals continue I will lock the door and you will be absent for the day. Missing any portion of a class period will affect your participation grade.

5 ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION Policies on attendance will follow the official campus policy as stated in the college catalog: Students are expected to attend class on a regular basis. Any student absent for any reason for more than 10% of the class meetings may be dropped by the instructor prior to 75% of the course. (Catalog, page 19). After TWO unexcused absences you will be dropped from this course. An excused absence must be documented by a physician s letter, police report, etc. Arriving late or leaving early will result in being marked absent for the class period. Once roll has been called I will not follow-up to see if you arrived. If late arrivals continue I will lock the door and you will be absent for the day. Missing any portion of a class period will affect your participation grade. If you are unable to finish this course for any reason, you must officially withdraw by the drop deadline through Admissions and Records. Any student who does not drop and does not complete the course will receive a grade of F or FW. Your active participation is essential to the success of this class. On many days during the semester, participation activities will take place, some of which will provide you with extra credit points. If you are not in class when these occur, or do not participate in them when they do occur, you will not have an opportunity to make up Mark your calendars! September 1 September 5 November 10 November 11 November 14 November December 13 Labor Day Holiday Add/Drop without W Deadlines Winter registration begins Veteran s Day Holiday Final Withdrawal: Drop with W Deadline Thanksgiving Holiday Last day of the semester Page 5

6 COURSE CALENDAR: The following calendar is tentative. You are expected to keep up with all reading assignments. You will be notified should any changes occur. Week 1 Week 4 8/26 (T) Course Introduction 8/28 (TH) INTRODUCTION SPEECHES Week 2 DUE: Survey Monkey 11:59 p.m. 9/1 (M) LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 9/2 (T) INTRODUCTION SPEECHES Introduction to Communication Reading: Chs. 1, 2, 3 and 4 9/4 (TH) Introduction to Communication (cont.) Audience Analysis Reading: Ch. 5 DUE: MCL ASSIGNMENTS Ch. 2 Pre-Test, Video Quiz and Post-Test, and Ch. 3 Pre- Test, Video Quiz and Post-Test. 9/5 (F) Add/Drop w/o a W and Refund Deadline Week 3 9/9 (T) Speech Organization and Outlining Reading: Chs. 6, 7, 8, and 11 DUE: MCL ASSIGNMENTS Ch. 4 Pre-Test and Post-Test, Ch. 5 Pre-Test and Post- Test, and Ch. 8 Pre-Test and Post-Test. 9/11 (TH) Introductions and Conclusions Reading: Chs. 9 and 10 TOPICS DUE FOR PROCESS SPEECH POSTED TO BLACKBOARD BY 11:59 PM 9/16 (T) Visual Aids Reading: Ch. 14 9/18 (TH) Delivery/Anxiety Reading: Chs. 12 and 13 Week 5 9/23 (T) EXAM 1 DUE: MCL ASSIGNMENTS Ch. 13 Pre-Test, Post-Test, and Exam and Ch. 14 Pre-Test, Video Quiz, and Post-Test. 9/25 (TH) PROCESS SPEECHES Week 6 DUE: MCL ASSIGNMENTS Ch. 12 Pre-Test, Post-Test, and Exam. 9/30 (T) PROCESS SPEECHES 10/2 (TH) PROCESS SPEECHES Week 7 10/7 (T) PROCESS SPEECHES 10/9 (TH) PROCESS SPEECHES Week 8 10/14 (T) Discuss Descriptive Speech Reading: Ch /16 (TH) How to Research and Cite Sources in a speech DUE: MCL ASSIGNMENTS Ch. 7 Pre-Test, Video Quiz, and Post-Test TOPICS DUE FOR DESCRIPTIVE SPEECH POSTED TO BLACKBOARD BY 11:59 PM Proper planning and preparation prevents poor performance! Continued next page... Page 6

COURSE CALENDAR: The following calendar is tentative. You are expected to keep up with all reading assignments. You will be notified should any changes occur.

15 Pre-Test and Post-Test 10/23 (TH) DESCRIPTIVE SPEECHES Week 10 10/28 (T) DESCRIPTIVE SPEECHES 10/30 (TH) DESCRIPTIVE SPEECHES Week 11 11/4 (T) DESCRIPTIVE SPEECHES 11/6 (TH)

16 Pre-Test, Video Quiz, and Post-Test 11/14 (F) Withdrawal Deadline 11/18 (T) Discuss Policy Speech (cont.) 11/20 (TH) Outlining Workshop DUE: MCL ASSIGNMENTS Ch.

7 COURSE CALENDAR: The following calendar is tentative. You are expected to keep up with all reading assignments. You will be notified should any changes occur. Week 9 Week 13 10/21 (T) Outlining Workshop DUE: MCL ASSIGNMENTS Ch. 15 Pre-Test and Post-Test 10/23 (TH) DESCRIPTIVE SPEECHES Week 10 10/28 (T) DESCRIPTIVE SPEECHES 10/30 (TH) DESCRIPTIVE SPEECHES Week 11 11/4 (T) DESCRIPTIVE SPEECHES 11/6 (TH) DESCRIPTIVE SPEECHES Week 12 11/11 (T) VETERAN S DAY HOLIDAY 11/13 (TH) Discuss Policy Speech Reading: Chs. 16 and 17 DUE: MCL ASSIGNMENTS Ch. 16 Pre-Test, Video Quiz, and Post-Test 11/14 (F) Withdrawal Deadline 11/18 (T) Discuss Policy Speech (cont.) 11/20 (TH) Outlining Workshop DUE: MCL ASSIGNMENTS Ch. 17 Pre-Test and Post-Test 11/21 (F) TOPICS DUE FOR POLICY SPEECH POSTED TO BLACKBOARD BY 11:59 PM Week 14 11/25 (T) POLICY SPEECHES 11/27 (TH) THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Week 15 12/2 (T) POLICY SPEECHES 12/4 (TH) POLICY SPEECHES Week 16 12/9 (T) POLICY SPEECHES 12/11 (TH) POLICY SPEECHES EXAM 2 DUE Keep the momentum going! Have a great holiday season! Page 7

English Policy Statement and Syllabus Fall 2017 MW 10:00 12:00 TT 12:15 1:00 F 9:00 11:00

English Policy Statement and Syllabus Fall 2017 MW 10:00 12:00 TT 12:15 1:00 F 9:00 11:00 English 0302.203 Policy Statement and Syllabus Fall 2017 Instructor: Patti Thompson Phone: (806) 716-2438 Email addresses: pthompson@southplainscollege.edu or pattit22@att.net (home) Office Hours: RC307B